Re: On seeing people after many years

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In a message dated 12/27/2004 7:17:03 AM Pacific Standard Time,

mjs93311@... writes:

> Finally she looked at me and said, " Marta? " AHA! It WAS

> her!

What sweetness, Marta! I, too, saw someone dear after three years and she

screamed. My son showed me off at his last swim meet...for the first time I

could tell just how proud he is of his mama's weight loss. Even when it is

embarrassing, it is sweet.

Hugs and blessings,

Ann

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Marta, my friend, your post made me cry from happiness for you!!!!! What a

wonderful, wonderful thing to NOT be recognized and to have your brother

broadcast to the world how GOOD you look.

Congratulations!!!

Jim

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From: Marta S.

Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 7:16 AM

To: DS_Friends_Keshishian

Subject: On seeing people after many years

I actually felt embarassed at all the attention over my looks. As I

thought, Lori's mother and sister didn't notice much since they last

saw me as a thinner person fifteen years ago. My brother kept

talking and talking about it, though, and embarasssed me on the

elevator, in the street, etc.

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Great story Marta! I know what you mean about being embarrassed. A

friend who hadn't seen me for months actually screamed when she saw

me. I wished I could just melt through the concrete. We were in the

middle of a mall. Sheesh!

How cool that your brother made such a big deal out of it, though,

even if he did embarrass you.

Hugs!

Tracey

>

> Well, there I was, standing in an hour-long check-in line at the

> Tropicana, when I heard my sister-in-law's voice. I was wondering

> how I would find the others and they came to me! lol

>

> I started calling, " Lori! Lori! Lori! " . Then I felt uncertain.

She

> was standing with a man who was not my brother and two children who

> were not my neice and nephew. She was also ignoring me!

>

> The man made eye-contact with me and smiled. I told him, " She

> sounds just like my sister-in-law, Lori! " . He smiled again and

> said, No. THen he added, as an afterthought, " but her name IS

Lori. "

>

> Hmmm...I determined to get her attention so started up again with

my

> shouting. Finally she looked at me and said, " Marta? " AHA! It

WAS

> her! lol The family with her was her sister's family.

>

> I actually felt embarassed at all the attention over my looks. As

I

> thought, Lori's mother and sister didn't notice much since they

last

> saw me as a thinner person fifteen years ago. My brother kept

> talking and talking about it, though, and embarasssed me on the

> elevator, in the street, etc.

>

> ALso, I couldn't find my way around that hotel/casino for love nor

> money! How do people ever find their rooms in that place? I had

to

> use my brother to escort me out and back. Sheesh! It was

pleasant,

> though, and the food was very good. The Strip was fun, what a

crowd!

>

> Marta

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> Marta,

>

> See, and you thought it was going to be no big deal - what a fun

story - thanks for sharing

>

> My mom looked at my driver's license today and said - " That isn't

you..................you were never that big - go get that re-

taken " It was cute.. It's amazing how much different we look - you

are just gorgeous - a size 4 - I'm glad you live so far otherwise I

might have to slap ya (just kidding) )

Kim, funny you tell that story! I was reading Ann's post and

trying to remember her that big (310 lbs) and honestly, I cannot.

Every time I see my reflectino I am amazed that I look so narrow. I

never thought I could get narrow.

Definitely get your DL picture retaken. It is worth the $12 or

whatever they charge you in TX. I did it!

Marta

who thinks her weight has nearly a mind of its own! Except I *can*

diet it off easier now than in the past. but it comes back!